Promotional graphic for an NCDC ice hockey game featuring a player in a blue Syracuse Lightning uniform skating. Large repeating text behind the player reads "OPENING DAY" four times in varying shades of blue. The bottom of the graphic displays game details: "Lightning vs Black Vees," "Friday, September 25," "2:45 PM EST," and the location, "Three Rivers Athletic Complex."

Opening Day

The Lightning NCDC open the season today against the Montreal Black Vees

It’s Opening Day. ⚡️

The Syracuse Lightning NCDC open the 2026-27 season today against the Montreal Black Vees.

🏒 Syracuse Lightning vs. Montreal Black Vees 📍 Three Rivers Athletic Complex ⏰ 2:45 PM EST

Watch live on blackbearsports.tv

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